How to remove Acne Scars

Acne scars can occur from bad breakouts of zits, pimples or moderate acne clusters. Most of the time, scars are formed because of added irritation to affected areas, such as picking or rubbing the acne formations. However, sometimes the acne can be inflamed to a more severe state, and scarring can develop regardless of added irritation.

There are several medical and cosmetic
procedures that can help get rid of acne scars, such as laser treatment,
dermabrasion, tissue fillers and surgery and so on. However, most of these
procedures are quite expensive and in most cases will not be covered by insurance.
Fortunately, there are several home treatments and natural remedies for acne
scars too, many of which are quite effective in the lightening and perhaps even
the gradual removal of the scars. Given below are some of the most widely
recommended remedies for acne scars :

Home remedies for Acne Scars

Ice

Rub a few pieces of ice directly on to the areas
of skin that have been affected by the scars. Ice has a soothing effect on the
skin, and this helps to overcome the inflammation and hastens the healing. However,
for best results, this exercise should be carried out at least 3 or 4 times a
day. Rub ice cubes on to your skin for around 15 minutes at a time, or even
longer, if possible. This is one of the most effective home remedies for acne
scar removal.

Olive Oil

If used every day, this treatment can help
lighten scars considerably and gradually reduces their visibility.

Lemon Juice: When it comes to reducing the
appearance of acne scars on the face, lemon juice is usually very effective.
This natural treatment not only brings about a reduction in the scars
naturally, but also helps to lighten the skin tone. For maximum effectiveness,
the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon should be applied on to the skin and left
on for at least 15 to 20 minutes, before it is washed off.

Apple Cider Vinegar

This remedy is used for alleviating several
skin-related problems, which includes acne scars. Dip a small ball of cotton in
the vinegar and apply it on to those parts of the skin where the acne scars are
present. After around 10 to 15 minutes rinse the skin with water. This exercise
needs to be carried out twice a day.

Cucumber

Several spas and salons use this home remedy in
lightening skin scars. Cucumber not only soothes the skin inflammation, but
also speeds up the healing process. Cut a chilled cucumber into thick slices
and apply them on to your skin for around 20 to 30 minutes.

Baking Soda

Being a natural cleanser, baking soda can help
to relieve many skin conditions, including acne scars. Mix a small amount of
baking soda in water, to make a thick paste. Dampen the acne scar-affected skin
and apply the paste on it, using circular motions. After around 10 or 15
minutes, rinse the skin with warm water.

Fastest ways to get rid of Acne scars

Laser Surgery

In laser surgery the acne scarred layer of your
skin is burned off so a new scar free layer of skin can grow back in its place.

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is just like laser surgery except
for that instead of a laser your dermatologist will use a sanding tool that is
basically a metal brush or a diamond tipped spinning blade to remove the layer
of skin scarred by acne so that a new layer of skin can grow back in its place

Chemical peels

Chemical peels are just basically SUPER
exfoliators but unlike the exfoliators you use at home… The chemicals used in
chemical peels are more advanced and harsher and… When you do a chemical peel a
lot more of the acne scarred skin is removed making room for new acne free skin
to grow but chemical peels work best only with cases of minor acne scarring.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is almost like dermabrasion
except that a lot less skin is removed and just like a chemical peel…
Microdermabrasion should only be used for cases of minor acne scarring.

Steroid Injections

Steroid injections kill off your acne scars and
then your body has to heal the affected areas by growing back better skin and
steroids are good for moderate cases of acne scars.

Skin Needling

Just like steroid injections Skin needling also
works by damaging the scarred areas of your skin so your body will heal itself
by growing back better skin.

Fillers or Augmentation Therapy

In Filler or Augmentation therapy
"fillers" made of collagen or silicon are used to raise your skin
that was damaged from acne up to the same level as you’re undamaged or acne
free areas of your skin sunken due to acne.